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Exploring A New Trail
Now that summer vacation is here we decided to try this new hiking trail Prospector View. The photos do not do justice for these gorgeous mountaintop views! It’s got switchbacks from the parking…
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Red Cliffs
Dinosaur Footprints Paleontologists identified these tracks made by bipedal meat-eating theropods during the Jurassic Period. We found some tracks on our hike imprinted in white rock in what would be a stream today,…
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Snow Canyon
This State Park near St. George Utah had breathtaking landscapes of rock and lava that almost look painted. Our visit during a Spring Break camping trip included moments of sunshine, followed by snow…
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Dripping Rock
It’s my birthday, and a new hike is exactly how I’d like to celebrate! Even as locals of Utah County for years, this is the first time we’ve been to Dripping Rock trail.…
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6 Ideas for a Simple Summer Trip to Utah
Another summer visit with cousins! Last time we met up with them in Southern Utah. I had so much fun visiting with my Arizona brother and his family, as well as my NorCal…
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Family Night Hike
Not sure how Jer comes up with these brilliant ideas, but he decided to go for a night hike with the kids in Payson Canyon. The kids loved using their flashlights to check…
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Hiking We Will Go
Living on a mountain near park lands means lots of hiking opportunities. We’ve been exploring near our home with our kids. I’ve quickly learned how to make it really enjoyable for us: hats,…
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Summer with the Dunns
Our best friends built their home years ago which seemed designed for togetherness and family closeness. It’s a duplex with a shared entrance leading to their home on the left and Rob’s parent’s…
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Cascade Springs Fall Leaves
We got out on this family friendly hike on the Alpine loop with our BFFs the Dunns for some fresh air and breathtaking autumn scenery. It’s a popular spot and a little bit…
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July 4th in a Pandemic
Hike We love Independence Day around here! No big crowds and giant celebrations this year with the pandemic, but we decided to try being outdoors where we don’t need to wear masks and…
